Israel-Gaza conflict: Japanese companies hunker down, seek info

Trading houses Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo all have Israeli presence

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Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 8. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japanese companies with a presence in Israel, including top trading houses, tried to gauge the impact on their staff and businesses Sunday after attacks from Gaza plunged the Middle Eastern nation into war.

So far, there have been no reports from major Japanese companies about staff causalities or damage to their facilities.

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